US Congress House Resolution 543 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 16-9)
Status: Introduced on August 30 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2019-10-15 - The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

This resolution calls on the Hong Kong government to begin negotiations with protesters to address their five central demands, including the formal withdrawal of the extradition bill that prompted the protests and the complete implementation of universal adult suffrage. It also condemns (1) the Hong Kong government's use of force against the demonstrators, (2) the government's characterizations of the protests as "riots" and attempts to blame the United States for the city's political situation, and (3) Chinese state media for targeting staff and family members of the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong. (Hong Kong is a part of China but has a mostly separate legal system, which includes protection for civil liberties including freedom from arbitrary imprisonment. Protests sprung up in opposition to the introduction of an extradition bill that critics say would allow extradition to jurisdictions that do not have such protections, in particular mainland China.)

Recognizing Hong Kong's bilateral relationship with the United States, condemning the interference of the People's Republic of China in Hong Kong's affairs, and supporting the people of Hong Kong's right to protest.

Rep. Brad Sherman [D-CA]	Rep. Ann Wagner [R-MO]	Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA]	Rep. Ted Yoho [R-FL]
Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN]	Rep. Yvette Clarke [D-NY]	Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC]	Rep. Mark Meadows [R-NC]
Rep. Steve King [R-IA]	Rep. Harley Rouda [D-CA]	Rep. James McGovern [D-MA]	Rep. Joaquin Castro [D-TX]
Rep. John Curtis [R-UT]	Rep. Will Hurd [R-TX]	Rep. Gregory Meeks [D-NY]	Rep. Ann Kuster [D-NH]
Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI]	Rep. Joe Wilson [R-SC]	Rep. Steve Watkins [R-KS]	Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY]
Rep. Jim Costa [D-CA]	Rep. Dean Phillips [D-MN]	Rep. Christopher Pappas [D-NH]	Rep. Nicholas Taylor [R-TX]
Rep. Abigail Spanberger [D-VA]

Date	Chamber	Action
2019-10-15	House	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2019-10-15	House	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2019-10-15	House	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8116-8117)
2019-10-15	House	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 543.
2019-10-15	House	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8116-8119)
2019-10-15	House	Mr. Sherman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
2019-09-25	House	Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
2019-09-25	House	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2019-08-30	House	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2019-08-30	House	Introduced in House

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/543/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres543/BILLS-116hres543ih.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres543/BILLS-116hres543eh.pdf